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jono · Post by **jono** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:29 am

Hi Dell, and All,

How are we doing on this solution?
Are you going to have something (parts) that you can ship to the land of the free and home of the brave so I can put it in myself?

Jon

Fireman on a Storm · Post by **Fireman on a Storm** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:37 am

land of the free and home of the brave

Are you moving out of the USA then

LOL

jono · Post by **jono** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:16 pm

Well, I lived in the UK for about five years - so I guess I'm qualified to make a comparison

Thinking about moving to Mars. Less gravity there certainly should help the tensile quality of Honda CCT spring steel.

Anyway - back to the conversation; Dell, how are you doing on your solution?
Jon

delmeekc · Post by **delmeekc** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:19 pm

Still waiting for the test bike

Del.

brianwinch · Post by **brianwinch** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:25 pm

I am a new member and don`t know how long this subject has been running. The spring in the CCT unit on the front cylinder of my Firestorm broke a few weeks ago on the way back from Brands and the cam chain jumped the sprocket. I was very lucky and stopped befor it could cause serious damage. I now worry when ever I am out in case it happens again. Would be delighted if someone could come up with a solution to this problem. Honda don`t think there is one!

Rollingalong · Post by **Rollingalong** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:35 am

jono and Brian .

Go the http://www.aperaceparts.com or to the direct link here .

http://www.cbrzone.com/sprockets.html

They ship Internationaly

TAFFTHEMAGICDRAGON · Post by **TAFFTHEMAGICDRAGON** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:46 pm

New storm owner getting cocerned about CCT'S
mINES A 2000 with 17,000 on the clock . At about what mileage do they pop. No rattles as yet and are they self adjusting?

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:32 pm

Hi Taff
if it's not wrattling don't worry. Some have gone with less than 500 miles on the clock others have done 30,000 miles without a hitch.
My first one went at 18,000 and the replacement went 7,000 after that. Now 5,000 miles later the other one (which hasn't been changed from new) is starting to get a bit noisey when cold.
The main thing is as soon as you think you hear it change it. Then you can't go too far wrong

Pete.l

brianwinch · Post by **brianwinch** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:02 pm

Your suggestion Pete.L is fine if you are a couple of miles from home, but if you happen to be 70 miles from home and the chain jumps a sprocket without warning, and you have to wait hours to get the bike and yourself home, it`s not such a good idea. The problem needs solving.
I have had a look at the "aperaceparts" site suggested by "rollingalong" and seems that this may be an answer to this problem. I understand that this is a solution adopted in racing circles in many types of engine. I would be interested to hear other members views on this particular solution especially if they have used them themselves.

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:42 pm

Brainwnich said

but if you happen to be 70 miles from home and the chain jumps a sprocket without warning

Well then you're buggard

normally you get a bit of warning but sometime life is unfair unless you have a crystal ball and know what you're doing

Then he said

The problem needs solving.

Don't hold your breath waiting on Honda. Their cam chain tensioners have been wrattling since the seventies and they haven't fixed em yet.
And then he said

have had a look at the "aperaceparts" site suggested by "rollingalong" and seems that this may be an answer to this problem.

Max also has had them fitted. He's just reported in 3000 miles so far and no problems.
And I've just ordered a pair but there's a 2 week back order delay at the mo so I'll let you know when I get them

Pete.l

curly · Post by **curly** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:30 pm

Hi,
With these Ape tensioners how do you know how much tension to put on when they are fitted?
If they are as good as they sound why doesn't Honda change to a design like this? Or would they lose too much money from cct sales?!!!

Curly.

Galaxieman · Post by **Galaxieman** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:03 pm

How often should the manual ones be adjusted, assuming I can get the wife to approve their purchase? Every chain lube (500mi)? Guess they wouldn't be that hard though given the tensioner locations. Front one would be a bit harder, but not too bad. Any suggestions?

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:28 pm

Hi Curly, Galaxieman.
Ape tensioners just arrived today(so much for the two/three week dalay

) So I'm not complaining.
According to the instuctions (sticky label on rear of packaging) to correctly set the tension, remove the cam cover,push down on the chain between the cams and screw in the tensioner untill the is between 1/4 to 3/8" deflection in the chain.... Abridged version.

It doesn't say how often to adjust but if max has done 3000miles and it's not needed yet thats good enough for me.
As for removing the cam covers everytime they need adjusting I think I might go back to te old way and do it by ear after checking it a couple of times first

Pete.l

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:55 pm

i binned the honda ones and made a set from ally billet have rung the bikes neck time and time again and there perfect

roadrun_fr · Post by **roadrun_fr** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:05 pm

Huh ??? What do you say ?

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